Elie Wiesel and Holocaust Awareness
Learning Objective
I can identify Elie Wiesel's contributions to Holocaust awareness.
Key Concepts
Elie Wiesel survived the Holocaust and dedicated his life to educating the world so that it would never be forgotten.
During the Holocaust, Jews were forced to live in areas called ghettos, and many were deported to killing centers like Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Elie Wiesel shared his experiences through his memoir Night and believed that anyone who listens to a witness becomes a witness.
Practice Questions
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1. What was Elie Wiesel's primary goal in sharing his experiences during the Holocaust?
2. Elie Wiesel received which prestigious award for his work as a human rights activist?
3. What specific role does Elie Wiesel suggest students take on in preserving the memory of the Holocaust?
...and 5 more questions
Educational Video
Bearing Witness: Elie Wiesel and Night
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum